Category: Europe
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What is the sailing capital of Europe?
Table of Contents Introduction Exploring the Sailing Capital of Europe: A Guide to Yacht Charters in the Mediterranean Luxury Yacht Charters in Europe: Experience the Best of the Sailing Capital Private Yacht Rentals in the Sailing Capital of Europe: A Guide to the Best Vacations Yacht Vacations in Europe: Exploring the Sailing Capital of the…
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How much do you tip yacht crew?
Table of Contents Introduction How Much Should You Tip Yacht Crew Members? What Factors Should You Consider When Deciding How Much to Tip Yacht Crew? What Are the Different Types of Tipping Etiquette for Yacht Crew? How to Calculate the Right Amount to Tip Yacht Crew? What Are the Benefits of Tipping Yacht Crew? Q&A…
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Downwind sails: How to pick the right one and fly it
Sailing downwind can be slow without extra canvas. Rachael Sprot explores extra sail options and lists the pros and cons of downwind sails The words ‘pink spinnaker’ are enough to send a chill down the spine of anyone who’s ever watched Cowes Week disaster footage. There’s Atalanta of Chester, which dis-masted when their fuchsia-coloured kite…
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‘The boat sunk in her berth’: one owner shares how to avoid losing your yacht
A little weekend cruising boat was great fun for Tiffany Butler, but keeping up with maintenance proved a challenge After her boat sunk in her berth, Tiffany Butler decided to share her experience to prevent it from happening to other sailors. Before living part-time aboard our Gozzard 36, my husband Charles and I were avid…
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Do you still lee bow after a wind shift?
If you are lee bowing, how do you make best use of a windshift? James Stevens answers your Questions of Seamanship Do you still lee bow after a wind shift? Question: Jackie is returning to the West Country from a visit to southern Ireland with her teenage son and daughter on board her 11m cruising…
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‘Our dog saved us from severe carbon monoxide poisoning’
Making a boat warm and cosy overnight nearly cost two sailors their lives. Jeremy Evans recalls a narrow escape from severe carbon monoxide poisoning Jeremy Evans shares how his dog saved him and his wife from severe carbon monoxide poisoning on board their boat Just over 10 years ago, my wife and I had the…
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How would you tackle a berth in a gale?
Would you know how to berth in a gale? James Stevens answers your Questions of Seamanship How would you tackle a berth in a gale? Question: Jim is the skipper of an 11m chartered yacht, Zenith, which he has booked for a week. He has three crew, John, Rick and Nick. On the day they…
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Caribbean Island Hopping – Explore Top 10 Islands
What could be more idyllic than island-hopping around the Caribbean Sea? Stretching from Cuba to Grenada, the Caribbean boasts white sandy beaches, crystal clear waters and stunning views. The perfect place to get a taste of the tropics, we have compiled a list of the top Caribbean sailing holiday destinations, which we think will really float your…
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Catamaran sailing skills: Mooring and anchoring a multihull
Catamarans are becoming ever more popular, whether in the UK or on charter holidays, but handling one requires a new set of catamaran skills, as Rachael Sprot discovers How do you make an average passage speed of 7 knots, fit in three double cabins and a huge saloon in under 36ft of boat length? Add…
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Mediterranean Sailing from Spain to Turkey
Three beautiful continents encompass the Mediterranean Sea including the other 15 marginal seas. Its northern shore has many beautiful Mediterranean countries with even more amazing seas for sailing. We can without a doubt say that any country you choose is a good choice. Most of the Mediterranean countries have very hot summers, differing by different…